How Not to Lose Your Health Coverage

You can stay insured after a job loss—and it's so important that you do.

When Pete Daly was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2002, he had to quit his engineering job during his treatment. He faced more than a loss of income—he lost his health insurance because, like nearly two-thirds of Americans under 65, he was enrolled in a health plan through work.

The Madison, Wis., resident explored his options in the state, county and municipal insurance pool to find his way through the health coverage maze to a happy ending. … Back to Article

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